Emmanuel Macron has appealed to French voters to participate in tomorrow's European Parliament elections, urging them to avoid the mistakes of Britons who did not vote against Brexit. In a final plea to his supporters, Macron warned that low turnout could empower the far-right. He expressed concern that a lack of participation could leave the future of Europe and France in the hands of others.
Macron's campaign has repeatedly emphasized the "mortal danger" facing the EU if the far-right achieves a sweeping victory in the upcoming vote. They argue that a vote for Marine Le Pen's National Rally party is a vote for "Frexit" by stealth, as it would effectively "block" any EU political initiatives. Macron believes that voting can strengthen France's position within Europe and bolster Europe's ability to protect France. He fears that a large far-right delegation from France, coupled with similar delegations from other countries, could paralyze the EU.
Macron further suggested that a far-right bloc in the European Parliament could exacerbate illegal immigration, as the EU would be unable to coordinate a unified response to the crisis. He warned that a blocking minority of far-right members would hinder the passage of laws protecting citizens, as they favor a nationalist approach over a European one.
Despite Macron's last-minute efforts, it appears that the National Rally's momentum has not slowed. The incumbent leader is expected to face a significant electoral setback in the European Parliament ballot. Recent polls indicate that Jordan Bardella, the candidate from Marine Le Pen's National Rally party, is leading the race with 32 percent support. Valérie Hayer, the candidate from Macron's Renaissance Party, trails behind with only 16 percent support.
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